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as in deduction
something that is or may be subtracted
there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
saw an 11% reduction in the number of students applying to the school
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Recent Examples of reduction
Some departments, including the Public Works Streets division and police, would also face reductions in overtime.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Part of that reduction could have come from a decrease in shelter capacity at Camillus House last October, Book proffered.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
However, the optimal claiming age drops more than five years to age 62 and 3 months, assuming the future reduction in Social Security benefits described previously.
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Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The platform includes more than 12 courses and 150 lessons covering budgeting, debt reduction, investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Part of that reduction could have come from a decrease in shelter capacity at Camillus House last October, Book proffered.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
However, the optimal claiming age drops more than five years to age 62 and 3 months, assuming the future reduction in Social Security benefits described previously.
—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The platform includes more than 12 courses and 150 lessons covering budgeting, debt reduction, investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduction
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That shift can mean a lower standard deduction and narrower brackets, raising taxes even when expenses haven't dropped.
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Without the match sweetening the deal, the argument for prioritizing retirement contributions over debt payoff weakens somewhat — though the tax deduction on traditional 401(k) contributions still has value.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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Yet, if investments in digital defense hit record highs every year, why doesn't corporate vulnerability decrease?
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However, this signals a potential demotion of Gregory Soto from the primary save share.
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The Marlins ultimately decided to move on following a demotion to Triple-A and continued offensive regression that never stabilized.
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Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.
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Harteveldt said American tends to be the most aggressive with discounts out of the three largest airlines in the country, but lack of competition in Charlotte poses its own risks.
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Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
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This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
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Michael Reaves / Getty Images The decision to hire May fell in the lap of Mavericks president Masai Ujiri, who took over the team last month following the firing of former GM Nico Harrison in November.
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Johnson’s Office of Community Safety has seen major and sudden changes in recent months, particularly in Johnson’s sudden firing of Gatewood.
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However, Norman Powell appears likely to leave in free agency, and paired with the loss of Herro, that puts a serious dent in the team’s non-Antetokounmpo/Bam Adebayo arsenal.
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The Padres will get four more games in Los Angeles next week to put a dent in those numbers.
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The insensitive promotion was swiftly canceled, leading to the CEO's dismissal, a public apology, and mandatory history training for 24,000 employees.
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But the European Court of Justice dismissal on Thursday marks the end of that process.
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“Reduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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